Bangladesh Monitor and ShareTrip signed an agreement in Dhaka recently. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Feb 16, 2025 (BSS) - Online polling for recognizing the best airlines operating in Bangladesh for the year 2024 has been launched. 

The only airline reward program in the country, is being organized by the leading aviation magazine Bangladesh Monitor while online travel agency ShareTrip is supporting the program as the title sponsor this year, said a press release here.   

This year competition titled “ShareTrip-Monitor Airline of the Year 2024” will recognize airlines for their service excellence in 24 categories. 

ShareTrip will extensively promote the poll among the potential voters and extend necessary support to The Bangladesh Monitor in organizing the poll and hosting the gala award ceremony.

Any individual who has undertaken a minimum of four air trips during 2024 will be eligible to join the poll. Votes can be cast online (https://www.bangladeshmonitor.com.bd/poll-2024) on/ before April 15, 2025 in 24 categories. 

The categories are – Best Business Class, Best Economy Class, Best In-flight Entertainment, Best In-flight Meal In Business Class, Best In-flight Meal in Economy Class, Best In-flight Service (Economy class), Best In-flight Service (Business class), Best Loyalty (Frequent Flyer) Program, Best Overall Customer Experience, Best Airport Lounge (Bangladesh), Best Improved Airlines (compared to 2023), Top 10  most popular airline brands in Bangladesh, Best Airport Services, Best Freight Forwarder and Logistics Service Providers, Best Regional Airline, Best Long-haul Airline, Best Budget Airline, Cargo Airline of the year,  Airline of the year.

Besides there are four separate categories reserved for domestic airlines which are: Best On time Performance, Most Customer Friendly Airline, Best In-flight service, Domestic Airline of the Year.

“I call upon frequent travelers to take part in the opinion poll and thereby contribute to the development of airline services to and from Bangladesh,” Editor of the Bangladesh Monitor Kazi Wahidul Alam said on the occasion.  

A high-profile jury comprising representatives from different social, and professional groups will select the winners based on the results of the opinion poll. 

Results of the poll will be formally announced at a gala award ceremony to be held in Dhaka in May this year.